該期刊旨在促進(jìn)理論發(fā)展，提高實(shí)證研究的質(zhì)量，促進(jìn)研究成果在實(shí)踐中的應(yīng)用。扶輪基金會為目前在這一領(lǐng)域進(jìn)行的大量研究活動(dòng)提供了一個(gè)重點(diǎn)和一種交流手段。該雜志為交通研究人員、心理學(xué)家、工效學(xué)家、工程師和政策制定者提供了一個(gè)對交通和交通心理學(xué)感興趣的論壇。

The aim of the journal is to enhance theory development, improve the quality of empirical studies and to stimulate the application of research findings in practice. TRF provides a focus and a means of communication for the considerable amount of research activities that are now being carried out in this field. The journal provides a forum for transportation researchers, psychologists, ergonomists, engineers and policy-makers with an interest in traffic and transport psychology.